...It becomes more problem solving rather than just plain old math. During my undergrad, I took an education course where we focused on developing lesson plans for teaching a middle school mathematics class. It was great exposure towards fun and interactive ways to get students involved in the learning process. (read more)

...This underestimates the enormous advantage that comes from working smart (and knowing where the easiest points can come from on an exam) as opposed to merely working hard (and simply putting the hours in). Time management books often talk about the "80/20" principle, which says that roughly 20% ... (read more)

...While I am very familiar with traditional approaches to students with special needs (i.e. the ABA approach for students with Autism), I also am constantly reading current research about the most recent evidence-based approaches. Traditional methods may work well for some students, but most stude... (read more)

...Students that undergo inquiry-based learning are conditioned to the unique thought process necessary in science and math subjects and will be prepared to approach all varieties of problem solving. This style of learning allows my students to comprehend the subject as a whole rather than a topic ... (read more)